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Ten Economic Questions for 2025

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Here is a review of the Ten Economic Questions for 2024. economy will likely perform in 2025, and if there are surprises - like in 2020 with the pandemic - to adjust my thinking. There is also the potential for significant policy mistakes, but for now I'm assuming any policy changes will not significantly impact the economy in 2025.

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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity rose slightly"

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Fed's Beige Book Economic activity rose slightly in most Districts. Though growth in economic activity was generally small, expectations for growth rose moderately across most geographies and sectors. Three regions exhibited modest or moderate growth that offset flat or slightly declining activity in two others.

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Fed Chair Powell: Economic Outlook "Uncertainty"

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From Fed Chair Powell: Economic Outlook Despite elevated levels of uncertainty, the U.S. economy continues to be in a good place. Recent Economic Data Economic growth The economy has been growing at a solid pace. It remains to be seen how these developments might affect future spending and investment.

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Slate: Economics on a Whim…

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I try to help the hosts understand investing in this environment with lessons and ideas from How NOT to Invest.

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Question #1 for 2025: How much will the economy grow in 2025? Will there be a recession in 2025?

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Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2025. Here is a review of the Ten Economic Questions for 2024. 1) Economic growth: Economic growth was probably close to 2.8% Here is a review of the Ten Economic Questions for 2024. How much will the economy grow in 2025?

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Ten Economic Questions for 2023

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Here is a review of the Ten Economic Questions for 2022 Below are my ten questions for 2023 (I've been doing this every year for over a decade!). economy will perform in 2023, and if there are surprises - like in 2020 - to adjust my thinking. How much will the economy grow in 2023? Or will the economy lose jobs?

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Government Spending Is Out of Control! LOL

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investment firm. ” It goes without saying that politics should have no place in any reputable firm’s Research department (see Why Politics and Investing do not mix ). Gross investment includes what government spends on structures, equipment, and software, such as new highways, schools, and computers.